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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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